United. Bold. Caring. Our community of partners—the City of Boston, Town of Brookline, and the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)—ensures the Emerald Necklace's 1,100-acre landscape is a place to run, play, recharge, and enjoy the wonder of the natural world in open-air.
Together, we can impact the next generation of conservationists, native habitats, and public green space.
Our Partners
We couldn't do it without them.
The Emerald Necklace is made possible by our community of partners. Explore who is helping us leave a better necklace for future generations.
featured collaboration
Recognizing the shared vision that trees play a vital role in the health of Boston’s communities, the Conservancy approached Bartlett Tree Experts with a proposal to deepen their partnership in support of the Emerald Necklace's trees.
Bartlett generously answered the call, donating both trees and expertise to help strengthen Boston’s urban canopy. Since 2020, Bartlett has donated and planted ten trees in the Emerald Necklace each Arbor Day, turning a partnership into a meaningful annual tradition. Their commitment goes well beyond planting: Bartlett also provides expert pruning, soil testing, and related care for hundreds of trees throughout the parks.
The Conservancy is proud to partner with Bartlett to protect and strengthen this historic landscape. Together, we are helping ensure that the Emerald Necklace’s trees—and the communities that depend on them—can thrive for generations to come.
60+
Trees donated & planted
6
Years of Arbor Day plantings
500+
Trees pruned by Bartlett since 2024
volunteer
We rely on committed volunteers to help realize Olmsted’s vision of a thriving, accessible, and beautiful urban park system.
In 2025:
60+
volunteering events
16,120
lbs of trash & debris removed
1,207
volunteers
2,504
hours of service